Hotels and Parking for Santa Monica Seminars

Hotels

The Gateway Hotel is located at the southwest corner of 19th Street and Santa Monica Blvd. It is 3 city blocks (10 minute walk) from the Insight Building. Insight student discount rates for single or double room occupancy are available and vary depending on the season.

Check for tax and other charges when you call. Make your reservations at least 2-3 weeks in advance. Cancellations must be made with 24-hour notice. Rates generally range from $129 - $169 per night and vary depending on the season.

Rates generally range from $99 - $125 per night. You might be able to get a good rate by using one of the online travel sites such as Expedia, Orbitz, Priceline, Cheap Tickets, etc. This motel is about a 20 minute walk from the Insight building.

Rates vary depending on single or double occupancy. They should vary between $89- $149 per night. Again, you may want to try one of the online travel resources. This motel is about a 20 minute walk from the Insight building.

Parking

Please use the information below to assist you with locating street parking. Besides the streets listed below, virtually all other streets in the area have two-hour limits and/or permits are required. Participants are responsible for their own parking. Please read and follow all street parking signs.

All Day Street Parking is Available on these Streets:

18th through 26th Streets, north of Idaho Ave. (Note: Be aware that street sweeping Montana and north occurs on Thursdays and Fridays. WATCH the SIGNS! Participants are responsible for reading and following all street parking signs. Signs may change without notice.)

Two-Hour Parking Only – Without Permit:

California Ave.: one block north of USM/Wilshire Blvd.

Washington Ave.: two blocks north of USM/Wilshire Blvd.

Idaho Ave.: three blocks north of USM/Wilshire Blvd.

18th through 26th Streets: between Wilshire Blvd. and Idaho Ave.

Most meters are off on Sundays and daily after 6pm.

Local Street Cleaning Info:

All Streets in the area: Alternate side of the street: Tuesday and Wednesday (South of Montana), Thursday and Friday (Montana and north)

Parking Lots/Structures Available:

All of the following are City of Santa Monica lots with a maximum $14/day, open 24 hrs

Buses from 4th and Wilshire run every 20 minutes during the week and 30 minutes weekends for $1. Learn more about the bus.

We encourage you to carpool or take public transportation. You may also want to consider a car service like Uberor Lyft.

Please do not park in any of the spaces in the parking lots behind the USM Center. These are reserved for building personnel only. Unauthorized vehicles will be towed at the owner’s expense. We do not want this to happen, and we’re sure you don’t either.

What To Do If Your Car Is Towed:Call Pacific Towing Service at (310) 450-0926. They will give you instructions for reclaiming your car.

How Much You’ll Have to Pay:Cost of towing per vehicle $170 Cost of storage per day $50 Dolly (if needed) $85 TOTAL (Towing and first day storage) $305